Synonyms of attempted

attempted

verb

past tense of attempt

as in tried

to make an effort to do

after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help

don't even attempt walking on your broken foot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tried
• sought
• endeavored
• strived
• essayed
• strove
• assayed
• hoped
• shot for
• shot at
• wrought
• struggled
• had a go at
• worked
• aimed
• undertook
• tried one's hand (at)
• fought
• toiled
• troubled
• aspired
• assumed
• strained
• took up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• quit
• gave up
• quitted

• dropped
• quit
• gave up
• quitted